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@transparent. It looks from the picture posted earlier as if this RCD is fed from the main cu. That being the case perhaps there is an MCB in series ...
Same as I quoted, no requirement for an RCD to be fitted but if one is fitted then it must be of a specific type. I think that's very clear and also ...
At a guess because he is one of those electricians that will only put a component from manufacturer x in a box from manufacturer x and will refuse to ...
@trebor12345 Noted. As I say the Valiant installation manual I have does not require an RCD, but does specify the type if one is...
The first question to ask is, does it? What does the latest Vaillant Installation manual actually say? Bear in mind that some tradesmen speak out of...
MCS are inevitably going to be opposed to this because it cuts them completely out of the loop and may well force down prices for 'installed' systems ...
@trebor12345 @batpred My version of the Vaillant installation manual, from about 2 years ago, has specific requirements for RCD type if an RCD is s...
What was the reason given. You don't even need an RCD for external fixed plant, an MCB will suffice (although an RCD is certainly to be preferred).
It's unbelievably sloppy programming. Either a complete rookie or AI must have been responsible for omitting the most basic and blindingly obvious of...
Is this the millennium bug. That's a faintly serious comment; it's entirely possible that DoB is coded with a 2 digit year (although THE millennium b...
Thanks. That's exactly what I was expecting/hoping for if it does in fact fill a niche. I think it's been clear all along that where a standard cyli...
Since we have got onto cylinders, I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with the heat geek mini store in practice? It's obviously not 'ideal'...
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